The Red Sox still remain in the hunt to sign Juan Soto to what could be the largest contract in professional sports history.
But with the Mets, Yankees, and Blue Jays all reportedly willing to pony up the same hefty payout to land the superstar outfielder, it’s far from any guarantee that Soto will call Fenway Park home in 2025 and beyond.
If Boston does lose out on Soto in the coming days, how exactly will Craig Breslow and the rest of the Sox’ front office pivot?
According to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, the Red Sox “intend to pursue Teoscar Hernandez if they don’t sign Juan Soto.